Immobiliser recommendations

Post by **Cruz** » 12 Sep 2008, 15:10

Given the amount of thefts recently I'm going to fit an immobiliser.

Can anyone recommend which type? of immobiliser?

How difficult it is for someone with basic electricla skills to fit?

Or should get an auto electrician to fit it?

Thanks, Shaun

Post by **hercules** » 12 Sep 2008, 15:43

Cruz wrote:Given the amount of thefts recently I'm going to fit an immobiliser.

Can anyone recommend which type? of immobiliser?

How difficult it is for someone with basic electricla skills to fit?

Or should get an auto electrician to fit it?

Thanks, Shaun

i would get an auto electrician to fit it,fist off as iv got one and every think easy to stop them taking me van it be the best bit of money for you to spend peace of mind and make harder for them 2 nick it

Post by **Cruz** » 12 Sep 2008, 16:11

What type is it?

Post by **hercules** » 12 Sep 2008, 16:15

Cruz wrote:What type is it?

Thatcham immobilisers are known as category 2 or cat 2 for short and is the only type of immobiliser to be approved by UK insurance that what iv got £180 when i had mine done you get paper work with it for your insurance hope that helps
chris

Post by **AngeloEvs** » 12 Sep 2008, 19:12

There are many unique methods that can be used to prevent theft but isn't it a pity that you cannot give details to other members on a public forum. Some nasty people out there!

Post by **Plasticman** » 12 Sep 2008, 19:37

Well what ever you fit, add one of these
[IMG:800:600]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e308/ ... G_1271.jpg[/img]
1/4 mile or 2 mile range handy if your van is out of sight as when your in a pub say
Mike

Post by **seasider** » 12 Sep 2008, 20:17

were from? and how much please

Post by **pcuk** » 12 Sep 2008, 20:20

http://www.blackpool-security-centre.co.uk/index.html

these guys have a great name on another forum i use, not sure how far away they are from you though! No connection to me just passing on recommendations!

Plus you need it installed professionally to get the certs needed for your insurance.

Post by **seasider** » 12 Sep 2008, 20:21

thanks ill take a look..

Post by **Plasticman** » 12 Sep 2008, 20:40

seasider take a look here
http://www.strathycruise.com/reviews/index.php?id=27
it will fit on top of/alongside most alarms also if your alarm has a silent mode then this is handy for catching the scroats.
Mike

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 12 Sep 2008, 20:50

I still think a hidden switch in the back that cuts out low tension (supply) to coil is way to go. Opportunist thief isn't going to be able to suss that out and even with ignition bypassed he's not going anywhere!

Post by **Plasticman** » 12 Sep 2008, 21:01

I think were talking 2 things here.
First alarming/immobilising to stop them taking it away, the pager will not prevent that nor is that that the intention, I want to be informed that someone is breaking in and then get to them to errrrr stop them? prevent more damage etc
Mike

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 13 Sep 2008, 20:25

I have an alarm fitted plus an internal wireless camera with night vision triggered by any movement inside. Truth is, alarm or not, that doesn't always stop a determined thief and even an alarm won't stop windows being broken. I'd still rather be sure the vehicle couldn't be driven away though.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 14 Sep 2008, 08:02

Cruz wrote:Given the amount of thefts recently I'm going to fit an immobiliser.Can anyone recommend which type? of immobiliser?How difficult it is for someone with basic electricla skills to fit? Or should get an auto electrician to fit it?Thanks, Shaun

Covert is the way to go so I can't give details. But Hidden battery isolator/s is a must and even better with a siren wired across them/it so that even the current from the ignition system will sound it. Even better if you fit a dummy isolator in an obvious place. You can hold up the clock and radio by using a low value resistance or say 21W light fitting. My siren gives a click even when the curtesy light door switch operated. Dead locking can be achieved by drilling through bodywork into door panels and sliding a 10mm steel bar along. make all deadlocks except one operable from inside the vehicle and make the last one - drivers door - very tricky to find/operate. A simple motion detector plus siren is also a good idea operated by a discetely positioned switch. I have all of these and would suspect/hope that with all my system in use one would have to tow/trailer my van away as getting in let alone driving it would just be too difficult/noisy. Of course all this is to no avail if you leave the engine running while you pop into the shop for your morning paper!
Cheers
Ken

Post by **Cruz** » 14 Oct 2008, 17:01

Are these any good? And where does it attatch as picture is vague

http://shop.justkampers.com/product_inf ... a4c37a3e8b

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